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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Ortley Beach

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A photo of Chef Mike's ABG restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1741)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Seaside Heights
Booked 97 times today
Chef Mike's ABG is a vibrant bar scene restaurant due to its excellent service, great food, and outstanding specialty cocktails. As one review mentions, 'We ate at the bar. The service was excellent!' Another mentions the 'excellent food, great cocktails' and the 'specialty cocktails, good wine list'. The restaurant's atmosphere is consistently rated highly in reviews, with one stating 'Atmosphere is always spot on'. The bar area is particularly popular, with one review stating 'We always enjoy our dinners at this restaurant with friendly service'.
A photo of Rosie's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(808)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ocean Gate
Booked 41 times today
Fresh and exciting new bar and restaurant in Ocean Gate, NJ, right in the heart of Ocean County with water views of the beach, boardwalk and Toms River. We are bringing an elevated dining experience with a beautifully decorated coastal themed space, a great menu composed of the finest ingredients and hand crafted cocktails, a great wine list and expansive beer selection. Ask about the selection of dining areas including main dining room, private party room, semi private second floor dining room, outdoor second floor deck seating and the fun and hip bar/lounge area. We look forward to welcoming and serving you.
A photo of The Ocean Club Restaurant restaurant
3.7
Very Good(163)
Price: Expensive
• American • Seaside Heights
The Ocean View Restaurant is open to the Public and is located on the famous Seaside Heights Boardwalk. The Ocean View offers amazing American Continental cuisine crossed with upscale beachy fare. The spacious indoor restaurant also boasts giant ocean-front decks, on-beach dining, breathtaking ocean views, and a 2nd-floor private party, banquette, and wedding space.
A photo of Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1194)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Toms River
Booked 13 times today
Owners Vincenzo and Caterina Varriale redefine hospitality by welcoming you to their newest venture, Aqua Blu Kitchen &Cocktails. This one of a kind bar and restaurant offers an eclectic variety of dishes, uniquely vibrant and friendly service in a chic yet family friendly atmosphere. Our menu offers a seasonal modern twist on Italian cuisine. The invigorating space is made up of multiple dining rooms, three full service bars and a lounge. The restaurant is situated at 3410 Route 37 east Toms River, NJ, right at the foot of the Seaside bridge.
A photo of Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Toms River
Booked 4 times today
Ocean Fresh offers the freshest, most flavorful seafood you’ll find anywhere. Dive into our mouthwatering selection of shellfish, peel-and-eat shrimp, live lobster, cold-water oysters, and fresh, daily-caught fish. Enjoy the unbeatable taste of the ocean—straight from the sea to your plate.Relax with outdoor dining in the spring and summer, and experience the best of both worlds with our unique restaurant and fresh fish market under one roof.Our raw bar is open for lunch and dinner, serving, oysters, scallops, steamer clams, mussels, and the freshest catch of the day.Fresh. Tasty. Ocean Fresh.Get Fresh
A photo of Rue 561 Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(499)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Toms River
Booked 7 times today
B.Y.O.B. Bistro, we are not your typical restaurant dining experience. Our mission is to bring the best tasting highest sustainable foods from all over the world to the shore. A local bistro with an innovative touch of the future with modernized trendy dishes that will satisfy. We only use the Highest of quality hand cut meats and wild caught seafoods that are crafted to perfection located off the jersey shore coast.
A photo of Poached Pear Bistro restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4034)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 47 times today
Poached Pear Bistro is a vibrant bar scene due to its energetic atmosphere, as per the reviews. With customers stating it's 'hopping' at night and 'nicely comfortable' to dine, it's clear this place is buzzing. Moreover, the BYOB policy adds to the lively vibe. So, if you're in Point Pleasant Beach and seeking a bustling bar scene, Poached Pear Bistro is a great bet!
A photo of Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1503)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manasquan
Booked 35 times today
Harpoon Willy's is a vibrant bar scene due to its bustling ambiance. Reviewers rave about its 'great ambiance' and 'friendly activity.' The restaurant's 'rustic bar area' and live music contribute to its lively atmosphere. One reviewer notes, 'great laid back live music and a friendly bar.' Another highlights the 'awesome atmosphere' and the 'great menu selection.' The spacious bar with spectacular river views and the availability of rotating craft beer draft specials add to the vibrancy of the bar scene.
A photo of Half Moon Point restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1632)
Price: Moderate
• American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 23 times today
Half Moon Point is a vibrant bar scene with a bustling bar area, as noted in several reviews. It's a spot where patrons enjoy 'good cocktails' and a 'busy trade' at the bar. The place also hosts live music, adding to the lively atmosphere. The bar area is a favorite among patrons for pre- or post-dinner drinks, making it a great spot for social gatherings.
A photo of Cordi's Italian Gourmet restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(983)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brick
Booked 8 times today
Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
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